Bob watched his Mother sleeping on Merlin's pillow. He allowed this to continue far too long. He was a spoiled selfish animal. He enjoyed mini Mother. She was the perfect size. She could ride his back as he flew around Gauis' apartment. His could give her perfect licks, and smile at her giggles and wrinkled nose. It was perfect. Kilgharrah kept echoing in his mind that he interfered with destiny. His Mother was destined to be queen of Albion. Merlin was his master, and as a dragon he must obey Merlin's commands. Merlin was a powerful wizard, but he wanted everything to be rosy. He didn't understand that things were messy except his room. I'm only 5 months old, and I understand that Mother is in great danger, which means Merlin is in danger. That's Merlin's fault. The witch needed to die. He had so many opportunities to kill her, but nothing.

Bob licked her mother as she slept. He smiled when she wriggled.

"Stop playing with Guinevere, Bob," Kilgharrah admonished

Bob hated the Great Dragon in his mind. He really liked the old guy. His voice lectured in his head. He need to act his age. At five months, Bob was like a ten year old child, but he had the mind of a forty old human. He manipulated much too well. He called him lazy. Always something to say. His love for Gwen made him act human, not dragon like

You have a destiny with Merlin. I'm old, Bob. I will not stay out of your mind. I cannot fly to Camelot. You are as small as a beagle. People don't notice you , yet. Guinevere is not safe around the witch. Arthur is unreasonable with his love for Guinevere. They will suffer, Merlin and Guinevere. Do you want your Mother to suffer? Of course not, so go, child. The witch cursed Merlin with a spell. You knew that. At first, his big ears, it was amusing. Now, it is dangerous. That damn Alvarr, a small piece of his mirror is lodged in Arthur's heart. Only true love can crack its hold on Arthur."

"Why is this my concern?"

"BOB! Arthur loves Guinevere. The shard control his heart and mind. His mind sees Uther is an idiot. He knows that Uther needs to be replace, which is not a bad thing. His heart turns his love for Guinevere into a dark obsession. Both desires will drive him to darkness. A darkness that has never been seen by light. Everyone will suffer, especially your mother."

Bob nodded. "I understand."

"Tell Merlin to swim in the waters of Lake Avalon. It will wash away the spell. As the spell floats away, the enchantment will swirl with the water of Lake Avalon returning Gwen to her true size. A kiss from her lips will warm Arthur's heart. Blocking the power of the shard. It must be done."

Bob flinched. "Okay, Okay, just be quiet." Bob 's wings fluttered as he moved in the direction of the steps.

"This generation will kill me between you and Merlin. I'm watching, Bob."

Merlin looked up when the table shook forcefully. Water split as Bob stared at him with annoyance.

Merlin cocked his head to the side. "Are you frowning?"

Bob sat up and Folded his arms across his chest. "I'm a bit annoyed with the Great Dragon! You're the greatest wizard ever. You can't solve your ear problem! You can't make mother full size. You don't see Arthur is enchanted. I'm tempted to put Mother in my mouth, and fly far far far away here," Bob ranted.

Gauis dropped a pot. He hurried to the table. His old eyes gazed shrewdly at the young dragon. Merlin grinned. "You can talk?"

Bob shrugged. "Yes, I can talk, "he mocked. "Watch the lips, they move, and sounds comes out, Merlin

"So, you hear my commands and understand them."

"Yes, I chose to ignore, but it grows hard as I age."

"Does Gwen know that you can talk?"

"Of course, not! Can you imagine that? How much trouble that I would be in, Merlin," Bob yelled. "I mean, I get punishments, but she would want explanation on why, I do the things that I do. I can hear her now: Bob, why did you eat the apple pie? Now, I give her soulful looks. She puts me in a corner, and later, she rubs my back while I snuggle on her lap. She'll want me to explain. Well, Mother, I wanted pie. I didn't want to wait for you to return. No, I wasn't hungry. I'm naughty and greedy. No back rubs for Bob!"

Merlin waved his hands. "Why are dragons manipulative?"

"Why haven't you killed the witch? Why are you foolish? How did you allow my mother to fall in love with him?'

Gauis shook his head as he walked away. He was much too old for this. He dealt with Kilgharrah as a young man. Merlin could deal with Bob.

"I can… I can't kill Morgana. I don't why. I'm still learning. Who knew about Arthur and Gwen?'

"Tell him how to break the spell Bob," I commanded it. Bob rolled his eyes. Out of my head.

"I know how to break both spells. Kilgharrah told me how."

Merlin placed both hands on the table. "Tell me."

"I want something first. The last time that I can eat one in leisure. I want a bowl of sugar."

"No."

Merlin dreaded the thought of Bob flying full speed around the chamber, knocking over things, breaking bottles, and creating a mess for him to clean. "No!"

"Enjoy your ears. I'm taking Mother away from this madness." Bob hopped to the edge of the table. He waited for his words to sink into Merlin's brain. He heard Merlin's chair scrapping the floor. A cabinet door creaked open. Bob smiled when he heard a clank on the table. He swung around. He smiled at Merlin. He noticed Merlin's large hand covering the sugar.

"Tell me, Bob. Be honest, or I will tell Gwen that you can speak English. And, I will tell her that you are aware of your actions. You will never refuse my commands." Bob was a bit surprised by the fire in Merlin's' eyes. He could see his greatness in his soul.

"Swim in Lake Avalon. The witch rubbed an enchantment on your ears. Everything that you lie or perform Magic. They grow. Swim with Mother in your pocket. The water and remnants of the witch's magic will fix my mother. "

"That's all."

"Yes."

Bob decided that Arthur's love for Mother was dangerous. He wasn't going to tell Merlin about the Arthur part. He just didn't like Arthur.

"Bob! You don't have to like him! You're jealous and possessive, just like him. She will not abandoned you when she becomes Queen. Release your fears."

White sugar stick to Bob's lips. His tongue coated with crystals. His eyes swirling in his head. His little paws shaking.

"Merlin,… laaa, laa. We must go in the morning… Arthur is cursed… Mother need to kiss. A…aaa. " He stuffed another pawful of sugar into his mouth. "or a dark… ness will befall Camelot. Bob grabbed the bowl and rolled on his back. Gleefully, he poured the remaining sugar in his mouth.

Gauis shook his head and retired for the evening. He would deal with the mess in the morning. Merlin gave Bob a frightful look as he ascended his stairs. Quietly, he opened his door. He smiled at sleeping Gwen. He grabbed a bag; he shoved Gwen's clothing into it. He shuddered when her heard Bob's giggles and items crashing to the floor.

Morgana watched Merlin sneaking from the Castle in the darkness of Dawn. "Why is he up? He almost caught me from returning from meeting with Morgause." Quickly, she dashed behind a tree. She noticed something grey flying beside him. "Is that a dragon?"

Silently, she followed behind them. She noticed Merlin took a path to lake Avalon.

Her lips curled. Her feet quickly returned her to Camelot. "Perhaps, Arthur should know where his servant went."